Production Technician

Crane Aerospace and Electronics  has an exciting opportunity for a  Production Technician at our  Auburn, CA location.   About Crane:   Crane Aerospace & Electronics  supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. You’ll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Founded in 1968, Crane Aerospace & Electronics’ Auburn, Calif., facility, owns a rich history of excellence in the design and manufacturing of multi-stage lubrication and gerotor pumps for aerospace and defense applications. Throughout the years, our Auburn team has developed a reputation for providing industry-leading complex, highly engineered flow control products for mission-critical engine/APU systems. Located in the Northern California foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountain range at a new, state-of-the-art 65,000 sq. ft. facility, start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics.

The Production Technician is responsible to test, troubleshoot, repair, and modify production of assigned products, parts, equipment, and systems under limited direction, in support of high-volume low-mix production test operations.  Essential Functions: Coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues in production test operations through completion Perform all testing operations within assigned functional area    Certify as a Crane Designated Quality Assurance Inspector to perform product inspections as required Create non-conformance reports including detailed description of testing performed, resulting failure and initial root cause investigation results Interpret and work in accordance with work orders, and engineering drawings, functional and acceptance test procedures, failure reports, manuals and all other applicable engineering and production specifications Calibrate or otherwise adjust assigned units by such means as potentiometer adjustment, clocking or other positioning, shimming, tension or coil adjustments, bearing and gear adjustments, as appropriate for specific unit; Make required mathematical calculations for voltage, resistance, current, impedance, amplification, flow rate and mass, mechanical dimensions and adjustments Perform automated testing and performance testing using a variety of automated testing equipment and special test console to simulate in-service specifications, including but not limited to: vibe, burn in, thermal cycle and leak test, or hydraulic testing Perform manual testing involving setup, adjustment, operation and interpretation of results from standard and special purpose test equipment, applicable to assigned product area, such as differential and multi-meters, signal generators, power supplies, bridges, oscilloscopes, altitude chamber, flow meter and hi-pot, or hydraulic valves Test units in other programs not normally worked on, and units of greater complexity under close supervision Practice safe work habits as established by OSHA and Crane policy Supports Crane Business System (CBS) initiatives including 5S, KPI’s, Standard Work, Problem Solving, and other initiatives as they arise Flexible and willing to work overtime as necessary Any other task assigned by supervisor or management Non-Essential Functions: Support customer visits Support internal and external audits Perform minimal work under a microscope or soldering Minimum Qualifications:

3-5 years of experience in a related field, or equivalent educational experience Knowledge: Extensive knowledge of methods and procedure in troubleshooting, circuitry or mechanical characteristics as related to area of assignment and ability to devise and adapt; Familiarity with product flow through a manufacturing or repair environment; Working knowledge of computer systems Skills: Good oral expression and comprehension (communicate through speech so